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Why did the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima leave shadows of people etched on sidewalks?
Live Science - 1 Aug 2021 13:00
Here's why the nuclear bombs dropped in Japan left shadows of people on the ground and buildings.
Secret underwater messages can be hidden in whale and dolphin chatter
New Scientist - 1 Aug 2021 10:00
Covert messages sent underwater can be camouflaged in the sounds of whales and dolphins, making them harder for others to detect
Treatment Lets Obese Mice Lose Weight by Sweating Fat
Neuroscience News - 1 Aug 2021 23:28
Obese mice treated with the TSLP cytokine showed a significant loss in abdominal fat and weight. The fat loss was not associated with reduced food intake or faster metabolism, instead the cytokine stimulated the immune s...
Look up! Saturn shines bright, shows off rings as it reaches opposition.
Live Science - 1 Aug 2021 15:23
Starting Monday (Aug. 2), you can find Saturn shining in the sky as part of a celestial phenomenon called opposition.
Comet's dust trail could rain down on Venus this December
New Scientist - 1 Aug 2021 12:00
A comet approaching the sun from the outer solar system might sweep a trail of dust particles over the planet Venus when it swings into the inner reaches of our planetary neighbourhood this December
Seriously Funny: Humor Is a Character Strength
Neuroscience News - 1 Aug 2021 00:14
Researchers say the use and appreciation of humor is positive for overall wellbeing and psychological health.